Glossary of Terms

Seawater taken into the bilge and then pumped back out to remove accumulated water and contaminants.

The dry area of the beach that is above sea level at high tide, created by waves depositing material such as rocks or sand.

The rounded portion of a ship's hull that collects water. This can contain oil, urine, chemicals, and other contaminants.

When marine animals store toxins, such as methyl mercury, in their tissues.

Term to describe when animals eat other animals with toxins stored in their tissue and the amount magnifies as it moves up the food chain. Animals that are high in the food chain, such as whales or char, would have the highest concentrations of these toxins.

May refer to algal bloom or jelly fish bloom, when large numbers of organisms take over a marine environment. This is a sign that the average ocean temperature is higher than normal and there may be complications that result from this such as fish eggs not hatching or suffocation of sea life.

Also known as an “anchorage area”. It is an area that is ideal for anchoring a boat in regard to water depth, distance between boats and their size, and how vulnerable it is (high winds, sandbanks, rocks, etc.).

A thermal energy storage system that stores heat in the ground for later use.

Land that was used for placing human remains into the ground.